Yes, I'm addicted. To see all my photo's and inspiration for creating my house, here are some links to my boards:Tori's RoomJT's RoomThe Living room - there is a lot of stuff here because I didn't have a clear design concept...until TODAY! I'm going to leave it all up to surprise you with which direction I chose, lol...

So my kids desks arrived today. Mike got them assembled and put in their rooms in record time.

There are no pictures. Yet. I know, I'm behind. But I'm still unpacking. And doing some minor re-decorating. And working full time. School has started. Scouting is back full time. I think you get the picture.

Back to these desks.

Tori's Desk

First of all, I LOVE them. Seriously, these are really great desks. They're compact, which is always good for a bedroom. They're very sturdy, a MUST when you have kids. They look very modern and clean, which is perfect for the style of my kids rooms. The one for my daughters room is clear glass. Her laptop will fit nicely, as does the lamp. Because her room is lavender, with turquoise and lime green accents, I wanted something that wouldn't compete with the color. This desk compliments everything perfectly and gives her plenty of working space.

My son's desk is almost identical, accept the glass top is a really nice opaque blue (I almost said lovely - not a word he would want associated with his desk!). He has a great space themed quilt that I bought on eBay, and this blue compliments this. We're not painting at this house (I know, I think that's the biggest shocker, but I love the downstairs color, and Tori's room was already lavender, so I'm just going with what's in the kids rooms upstairs...) so I knew I needed some pops of color, without it being too bright. Here's a preview of the quilt:

Space Quilt

You want to know what I also love about these desks? They were only $45 EACH on sale at...WALMART. Yes, the store I never shop at. Except when I am looking for affordable curtains (living in rental homes, I don't spend a lot of money on windows that I may not have for long term!). I was hesitant because...well...I don't find their furniture to be very good quality. Great for temporary use, but really not conductive to an active family. But the reviews were really good, so I decided to chance it. I'm really glad I did!!

Target had some desk chairs in great coordinating colors, but they were sold out when I went today. I'll have to check back to see if they get any more in stock.

Once the curtains are up, and the rooms are a little more accessorized (or in Tori's case, I can take a photo without wading through all her junk on the floor) I'll post some photo's. But I still have artwork and accessories left to purchase, so it may be a little while longer.

Yes, you are seeing a common theme here lately...half done rooms, ugh!

I want to start this post by letting you know the bedroom is NOT done. But I had enough requests to "see" some of the updates I've done, so here's a quick peak:

Before

After

Now some things that will change:

the aqua body pillow will need to be replaced (have to have one for watching TV). ****UPDATE**** I found a black microfiber pillowcase cover for the body pillow on eBay, so check one more thing off my to do list! 8/28/2011

The black bed skirt isn't on the bed yet, so you can see the mattress (which is going to be replaced in the months to come too). When I find the box it's in, it will be on! ***UPDATE*** found the bed skirt and it's now too! Yeah, maybe new photo's to post soon!! 9/23/2011

End tables. There are none right now. We found a set at Ikea that match the headboard, which I love, but I have to go back and get them and the matching table that the TV will go on. That's another photo...

Lamps - I realized after watching my favorite designer on TV that the scale of my lamps is all wrong. I need bigger lamps, particularly now that I have higher ceilings. ***UPDATE*** I found 2 fabulous lamps at Kirkland Home that are now in the room!!! 10/18/2011

Area rug - the tile is great now that it's summer, but when the colder months come, I'm going to want something warm and cozy under my feet. So I'm shopping for the right rug...what that is, I don't yet...

Art work - I have none right now. What I had before won't work plus the humidity got to them while they sat in the garage last year. The frames will work, but I need new prints and probably mats.

Euro pillows - I have shams for them, might as well get one or two to complete the bed!